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Anatomy of the Ear

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

  • This part of the ear is a tube leading to the eardrum.

  • It channels sound waves toward the eardrum and protects the ear with wax and hairs. (ear canal)

a)

external auditory meatus (canal)

b)
eustachian tube
2.

  • The thin membrane at the end of the ear canal.

  • Vibrates when sound waves hit it, converting sound energy into mechanical vibrations.

a)

Tympanic membrane (Eardrum)

b)
Ear canal
3.

  • The visible part of the ear.

  • Collects and directs sound waves into the ear canal.

a)
Pinna (Auricle)
b)
Eardrum
4.

What part of the inner ear helps you keep your balance?

a)

Vestibule

b)

the Ossicles (MISO)

c)

Pinna

d)

Semicircular canals

5.

What is the function of the middle ear?

a)

amplify sound

b)

convert acoustic energy into mechanical energy

c)

direct sound toward inner ear

d)

all of the above

6.

What part contains the ceruminous glands (which secrete cerumen/ear wax)?

a)

4

b)

7

c)

8

d)

9

7.

What is the function of the vestibular complex?

a)

Contains sensory receptors for equilibrium. Sends nerve impulses that brain interprets as body position or movement.

b)

Contains receptors that send impulses that the brain interprets as sounds.

c)

Surrounds the Eustachian tube and swells due to upper respiratory infection.

d)

Amplify and transmit vibrations of the tympanum inward to the inner ear.

8.

The membrane that marks the boundary between the middle and inner ears, this receives vibrations from the ear bones:

a)

oval window

b)

meatus

c)

auditory ossicles

d)

tympanic membrane

9.

The spiral part of the inner ear's labyrinth responsible for sensing and transducing sound waves:

a)

hair cells

b)

ossicle

c)

cochlea

d)

tympanic membrane

10.

Name this bone that forms a portion of the ear canal

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Zygomatic

11.

Where is the Eardrum located?

a)

The Outer ear

b)

The Inner Ear

c)

The Middle Ear

12.

What is this?

a)

Anvil

b)

Hammer

c)

Stirrup

d)

Ear Canal

e)

Ear drum

13.

What is this?

a)

Ear Drum

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Pinna

d)

Hammer

e)

Cochlea

14.

What is this?

a)

Ear Drum

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Pinna

d)

Cochlea

e)

Hearing Nerve

15.
Your ear drum is also known as the:
a)
Tympanic Membrane
b)
Tempanic Membrane
c)
Timpanic Membrane
d)
Tompanic Membrane
16.
Your ear drum is also known as the:
a)
Tympanic Membrane
b)
Tempanic Membrane
c)
Timpanic Membrane
d)
Tompanic Membrane
17.
The main inner ear structure that enables one to hear is called the: 
a)
Cochlea
b)
Pinna
c)
Eustachian Tube
d)
Auricle
18.
The ear has 2 main functions.  They are hearing and: 
a)
Balance
b)
Draining excess fluid
c)
Managing pressure when in elevated areas
d)
Creating cerumen
19.

The malleus, incus, and stapes are collectively called the

a)

maculae

b)

vestibulocochlear nerves

c)

semicircular canals

d)

auditory ossicles

20.

The ear only controls the sense of hearing.

a)

True

b)

False

21.
The human ear receives sound waves as ________________________ and converts them to signals that are processed by the brain 
a)
electricity 
b)
vibrations 
c)
pitch 
d)
light 
22.

What part is #1?

a)

Pinna

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Ear Drum

d)

Oval Window

23.

What part is #2?

a)

Pinna

b)

External Auditory (Ear) Canal

c)

Ear Drum

d)

Oval Window

24.

What part is #3?

a)

Pinna

b)

Ear Canal

c)

Tympanic membrane (Ear Drum)

d)

Oval Window

25.

What part is #5?

a)

Semicircular Canals

b)

Eustachian Tube

c)

Cochlea

d)

Oval Window

26.

What part is #6?

a)

Semicircular Canals

b)

Eustachian Tube

c)

Cochlea

d)

Oval Window

27.

What part is #7?

a)

Semicircular Canals

b)

Eustachian Tube

c)

Cochlea

d)

Oval Window

28.

What parts are #8?

a)

Semicircular Canals

b)

Vestibulocochlear Nerves

c)

Ear Bones

d)

Ossicles

29.

What part is #9?

a)

Semicircular Canals

b)

Eustachian Tube

c)

Cochlea

d)

Oval Window

30.

What part is #10?

a)

Incus/Anvil

b)

Malleus/Hammer

c)

Cochlea/Snail Shell

d)

Stapes/Stirrup

31.

What part is #12?

a)

Incus/Anvil

b)

Malleus/Hammer

c)

Cochlea/Snail Shell

d)

Stapes/Stirrup

32.

What part is #13?

a)

Incus/Anvil

b)

Malleus/Hammer

c)

Cochlea/Snail Shell

d)

Stapes/Stirrup

33.

What part is #15?

a)

Outer Ear

b)

Middle Ear

c)

Inner Ear

d)

Sub Ear

34.

What part is #16?

a)

Outer Ear

b)

Middle Ear

c)

Inner Ear

d)

Sub Ear

35.

What part is #17?

a)

Outer Ear

b)

Middle Ear

c)

Inner Ear

d)

Sub Ear

36.

 the sense organ involved in receiving sound waves

a)

ear

b)

ear canal

c)

eardrum

d)

membrane

37.

a tube-like structure connecting the external ear to the eardrum.

a)

ear

b)

ear canal

c)

eardrum

d)

membrane

38.

the membrane separating the outer ear from the inner ear.

a)

ear

b)

ear canal

c)

eardrum

d)

membrane

39.

a layer of tissue that serves as a covering, connection, or lining.

a)

ear

b)

ear canal

c)

eardrum

d)

membrane

40.

tiny hairs that line the cochlea and help turn vibration into nerve impulses.

a)

cilia

b)

cochlea

c)

oval window

d)

stirrup

41.

 a spiral tube that makes up the part of the inner ear responsible for hearing.

a)

cilia

b)

cochlea

c)

oval window

d)

stirrup

42.

 an opening between the middle ear and the inner ear.

a)

cilia

b)

cochlea

c)

oval window

d)

stirrup

43.

 the third in a series of three small bones in the middle ear.

a)

cilia

b)

cochlea

c)

oval window

d)

stirrup

44.

 the first in a series of three small bones in the middle ear.

a)

cilia

b)

anvil

c)

hammer

d)

stirrup

45.

 the second in a series of three small bones in the middle ear.

a)

cilia

b)

anvil

c)

hammer

d)

stirrup

46.
What is this?
a)
Cochlea
b)
Vestibule 
c)
Semicircular Canals
47.
What is this?
a)
Vestibule
b)
Semicircular Canals
c)
Cochlea
48.
What is this?
a)
External Auditory Meatus
b)
Eustachian Tube
c)
Auricle
d)
Vestibule
49.
What is #1?
a)
Pinna
b)
Cochlea
c)
Auditory Nerve
d)
Ear Canal
50.
How many divisions does the ear have?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
2
d)
4
51.
The ear only controls the sense of hearing?
a)
True
b)
False
52.
The malleus, incus, and stapes are collectively called the
a)
maculae
b)
otoliths
c)
semicircular canals
d)
ossicles
53.
Sound waves entering the external auditory canal hit the eardrum. The eardrum is also known as:
a)
a tympanic membrane
b)
the pinna
c)
an auricle
d)
ossicles
54.
Hearing receptors within the organ of Corti are called:
a)
rod cells
b)
cone cells
c)
hair cells
d)
corti cells
55.
The ossicles are located in which cavity of the ear?
a)
EXTERNAL
b)
MIDDLE
c)
INNER 
d)
NONE OF THE ABOVE
56.
What is this?
a)
Cochlea
b)
Vestibule 
c)
Semicircular Canals
57.
What is this?
a)
Vestibule
b)
Semicircular Canals
c)
Cochlea
58.
What is #1?
a)
Pinna
b)
Cochlea
c)
Auditory Nerve
d)
Ear Canal
59.
Sound waves entering the external auditory canal hit the eardrum. The eardrum is also known as:
a)
a tympanic membrane
b)
the pinna
c)
an auricle
d)
ossicles
60.
The portion of the bony labyrinth responsible for the static equilibrium is the:
a)
cochlea
b)
ossicles
c)
vestibule
d)
oval window
61.
The auditory tube connects the middle ear with the:
a)
oval window
b)
throat
c)
nasal cavity
d)
pinna
62.
Dynamic equilibrium depends on the functioning of the:
a)
maculae
b)
pinna
c)
crista ampullaris
d)
vestibule
63.
The gelatinous cap that covers the tuft of hair cells involved with dynamic equilibrium is called the:
a)
otolith
b)
maculae
c)
organ of Corti
d)
cupula
64.

Which is not true of static equilibrium?

a)

it helps us detect which direction we are relative to gravity

b)

otoliths float in a gel around the hair cells

c)

the receptors for static equilibrium are in the vestibule

d)

receptors in the semicircular canal respond to rotary movements of the head

65.
Which is not a bony chamber that makes up the inner ear or bony labyrinth:
a)
semicircular canal
b)
auditory canal
c)
vestibule
d)
cochlea
66.
The inner ear is located within the ________ bone.
a)
PARIETAL
b)
FRONTAL
c)
OCCIPITAL
d)
TEMPORAL
67.
Static equilibrium is created by the
a)
Vibration of the eardrum
b)
movement of otoliths along hair cells
c)
sound waves traveling through the cochlea
d)
transmission of light through the lens
68.
Where are the three smallest bones in your body found? 
a)
outer ear
b)
middle ear
c)
inner ear
d)
eye
69.
What is the function of A?
a)
funnel and collect sound
b)
stop sound waves
c)
bring sound to the ear drum
d)
interprets sound
70.
What is the function of B, C, and D?
a)
vibrate to hit the bones
b)
act like a bridge from the eardrum to the cochlea, hits the oval window
c)
connects the ear, nose and throat
d)
brings sound to the eardrum
71.
What is the function of I?
a)
brings sound to the tympanic membrane
b)
sends electrical signals to the brain
c)
connects ear, nose, and throat; balances pressure in the middle ear
d)
collects sound
72.
What is K?
a)
semicircular canals
b)
eardrum (tympanic membrane)
c)
ossicles
d)
eustachian tube
73.

What type of receptors are found in the ear?

a)

mechanoreceptors

b)

photoreceptors

c)

chemoreceptors

74.

Which of these is necessary for equilibrium?

a)

outer ear

b)

middle ear

c)

inner ear

d)

all of these

75.

What does dynamic equilibrium detect?

a)

position of the head

b)

acceleration of the heat

c)

sound

76.

Where is the Organ of Corti found?

a)

the middle ear

b)

the vestibule

c)

the semicircular canals

d)

the cochlea

77.

What is the function of the Organ of Corti?

a)

to detect sound

b)

to detect position

c)

to detect acceleration

d)

to equalize pressure

78.

What is the purpose of the middle ear?

a)

to amplify sounds

b)

to dampen sounds

c)

to detect motion

d)

balance

79.

What detects high pitched sounds?

a)

short fibers close to the oval window

b)

short fibers deep in the cochlea

c)

long fibers close to the oval window

d)

long fibers deep in the cochlea

80.

What detects low pitched sounds?

a)

short fibers close to the oval window

b)

short fibers deep in the cochlea

c)

long fibers close to the oval window

d)

long fibers deep in the cochlea

81.

What is number 1?

a)

Pinna

b)

External Auditory Canal

c)

Ear Canal

d)

Ossicle

82.

What is number 3?

a)

Temporal Membrae

b)

Tympanic Membrane

c)

Temporal Bone

d)

Pinna

83.

What is number 4?

a)

Incus

b)

Eustachian Tube

c)

Temporal Bone

d)

Malleus

84.

What is the LEFTMOST bone in number 5?

a)

Stapes (Stirrup)

b)

Malleus (Hammer)

c)

Incus (Anvil)

d)

Cochlea

85.

What is the RIGHTMOST bone in number 5?

a)

Stapes (Stirrup)

b)

Malleus (Hammer)

c)

Incus (Anvil)

d)

Cochlea

86.

What is number 6?

a)

Stapes (Stirrup)

b)

Malleus (Hammer)

c)

Incus (Anvil)

d)

Cochlea

87.

What is right above number 7? (It is directly after the stapes.)

a)

Pinna

b)

Malleus (Hammer)

c)

Oval Window

d)

Cochlea

88.

What is considered the "Middle Ear Cavity"?

a)

Eustachian Tube

b)

Oval Window

c)

Round Window

d)

Tympanic Cavity

89.

What nerve carries the electrical signal from the cochlea to the brain?

a)

Auditory Nerve

b)

Tympanic Nerve

c)

Auditory Canal

d)

Eustachian Tube

90.

What is number 2?

a)

Pinna

b)

External Auditory Canal

c)

Ear Canal

d)

Ossicle

91.

What is the MIDDLE bone in number 5?

a)

Stapes (Stirrup)

b)

Malleus (Hammer)

c)

Incus (Anvil)

d)

Cochlea

92.

What converts the mechanical movement of the hairs into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain?

a)

Auditory nerve

b)

Cochlea

c)

Stapes

d)

Semicircular Canals

93.

What is the part of the ear that is visible along the side of the head called?

a)

Inner ear

b)

Middle ear

c)

Outer ear

d)

Eardrum

94.

What carries sound to your ear?

a)

Light waves

b)

Sound waves

c)

Water waves

d)

Air waves

95.

What is the process of how we tell where sound is coming from called?

a)

Localization

b)

Vibration

c)

Intensity

d)

Echo

96.

What is a thin piece of tissue in your ear that vibrates when sound reaches it?

a)

Inner ear

b)

Middle ear

c)

Outer ear

d)

Eardrum

97.

What is the air-filled central cavity of the ear, behind the eardrum called?

a)

Inner ear

b)

Middle ear

c)

Outer ear

d)

Eardrum

98.

What is the innermost part of the ear which includes the cochlea and helps with balance?

a)

Inner ear

b)

Middle ear

c)

Outer ear

d)

Eardrum

99.

What is the measurable strength or sharpness of a sound called?

a)

Vibration

b)

Intensity

c)

Localization

d)

Echo

100.

What does it mean to move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth?

a)

Localize

b)

Intensify

c)

Vibrate

d)

Echo

101.

How many main parts is the ear divided into?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

102.

What does the outer ear consist of?

a)

Eardrum and ear canal

b)

Pinna and ear canal

c)

Cochlea and auditory nerve

d)

Eustachian tube and semicircular canals

103.

What is the function of the pinna in the outer ear?

a)

It helps in balancing the body.

b)

It transmits sound waves to the brain.

c)

It captures sound waves and funnels them into the ear canal.

d)

It vibrates to produce sound.

104.

What does the middle ear contain?

a)

Cochlea and auditory nerves

b)

Eardrum and a chain of three tiny bones

c)

Eustachian tube and oval window

d)

Semicircular canals and vestibule

105.

What are the names of the three tiny bones in the middle ear?

a)

Malleus, incus, and stapes

b)

Radius, ulna, and humerus

c)

Tibia, fibula, and femur

d)

Maxilla, mandible, and hyoid

106.

What is the function of the eustachian tube in the middle ear?

a)

It transmits sound to the inner ear

b)

It helps equalize pressure

c)

It processes sound waves

d)

It protects the ear from foreign objects

107.

Why is pressure equalization important for hearing?

a)

It allows the ear to detect different pitches

b)

It prevents the buildup of earwax

c)

It ensures that the eardrum can vibrate properly

d)

It enhances the ability to determine the direction of sounds

108.

What is the function of the malleus in the middle ear?

a)

It transmits vibrations to the inner ear.

b)

It connects the eardrum to the incus.

c)

It amplifies the vibrations.

d)

It detects sound waves.

109.

How does the stapes contribute to hearing?

a)

It attaches to the eardrum.

b)

It amplifies sound waves.

c)

It transmits the vibrations to the inner ear.

d)

It connects the malleus to the incus.

110.

What is the cochlea responsible for in the inner ear?

a)

It helps with balance.

b)

It is responsible for converting vibrations into electrical impulses.

c)

It is a fluid-filled chamber.

d)

It amplifies sound waves.

111.

What do the semicircular canals in the inner ear help with?

a)

Hearing high-pitched sounds.

b)

Converting sound waves into vibrations.

c)

Helping with balance.

d)

Protecting the inner ear from infections.

112.

How might the inner ear affect your ability to stand or walk?

a)

By amplifying sound waves.

b)

By converting vibrations into electrical impulses.

c)

By helping with balance.

d)

By protecting against ear infections.

113.

Where are the signals detected by the hair cells in the cochlea sent?

a)

To the heart

b)

To the lungs

c)

To the brain via the auditory nerve

d)

To the stomach

114.

What can damage to the hair cells in the cochlea lead to?

a)

Improved vision

b)

Hearing loss

c)

Increased sensitivity to touch

d)

Enhanced taste

115.

What is the first step in the process of hearing according to the text?

a)

The inner ear converts sound waves into signals.

b)

The brain processes the signals from the inner ear.

c)

The outer ear picks up sound waves.

d)

The sound waves are amplified in the middle ear.

116.

What does the inner ear do with the sound waves?

a)

It amplifies the sound waves further.

b)

It picks up the sound waves from the environment.

c)

It converts the sound waves into signals the brain can understand.

d)

It sends the sound waves back to the outer ear.

117.

Where do electrical impulses from the cochlea travel along to reach the auditory cortex in the brain's temporal lobe?

a)

The visual nerve

b)

The olfactory nerve

c)

The auditory nerve

d)

The gustatory nerve

118.

What is the role of the brain in response to the signals it receives from the auditory nerve?

a)

The brain ignores these signals.

b)

The brain processes, interprets, and responds to these signals.

c)

The brain only processes and stores these signals.

d)

The brain amplifies these signals to make them louder.

119.

Why might it be important for the brain to filter out background noise?

a)

To increase the volume of the noise

b)

To help focus on specific sounds

c)

To memorize the background noise

d)

To mix all sounds together

120.

What can damage the hair cells in the cochlea?

a)

Exposure to soft noises

b)

Exposure to loud noises

c)

Using ear protection

d)

Limiting exposure to sounds

121.

How can you help preserve your hearing?

a)

By increasing exposure to loud sounds

b)

By not using any ear protection

c)

Using ear protection and limiting exposure to loud sounds

d)

Taking certain medications without considering their side effects

122.

Why is it important to be aware of the side effects of certain medications?

a)

Because they can improve hearing

b)

Because they can affect taste

c)

Because they can affect vision

d)

Because they can affect hearing

123.

What happens to your ears when you sleep?

a)

They stop hearing completely.

b)

They continue to hear, but the brain ignores incoming sounds.

c)

They only respond to loud noises.

d)

They switch off like turning off a radio.

124.

What are the smallest bones in your body?

a)

The bones in your fingers.

b)

The bones in your toes.

c)

The bones in your ears.

d)

The bones in your nose.

125.

What should you avoid doing to prevent damaging your eardrum?

a)

Listening to music

b)

Inserting objects (Q-tips, bobby pins) into your ear

c)

Wearing hats

d)

Going swimming

126.

What is number 1 ?

a)

Eustachain/auditory/pharyngotympanic tube

b)

cochlea

c)

Tympanic membrane

d)

Auricle

127.

What is number 2 ?

a)

Vestibule

b)

Semicircular canals

c)

pinna

d)

Tympanic membrane (ear drum)

128.

What is number 3 ?

a)

cochlea

b)

Vestibule

c)

external auditory meatus and canal

d)

Semicircular canals

129.

What is number 4 ?

a)

Cochlea

b)

Auricle (pinna)

c)

Malleus

d)

incus

130.

What is number 5 ?

a)

Cochlea

b)

Semicircular canals

c)

auricle (pinna)

d)

Stapes

131.

What is number 6 ?

a)

Cochlea

b)

Tympanic membrane

c)

vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII/eight )

d)

Auricle

132.

What is number 7 ?

a)

Semicircular canals

b)

Oval window

c)

Stapes

d)

Vestibule

133.

What is number 8 ?

a)

Semicircular canals

b)

Incus

c)

Malleus

d)

External auditory meatus and canal

134.

What is number 9 ?

a)

Stapes

b)

Vestibule

c)

Incus

d)

Oval window

135.

What is number 10 ?

a)

Cochlea

b)

Malleus

c)

vestibulocochlear nerve ( cranial nerve VIII/eight)

d)

stapes

136.

What is number 11 ?

a)

Oval window

b)

Stapes

c)

Incus

d)

Tympanic membrane (ear drum)

137.

What is number 12 ?

a)

vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII/eight)

b)

Cochlea

c)

Malleus

d)

Stapes

138.

What are the ossicles of the ear ? (1,2,3 in order )

a)

Malleus,incus,stapes (MISO)

b)

Incus,vestibule,oval window

139.

What does the eustachian/auditory/pharygnotympanic tube do ?

a)

helps with balance and equilibrium

b)

filters out ear wax

c)

Equalizes pressure between the middle and outer ear

140.

What part of the inner ear helps you keep your balance ?

a)

Vestibule

b)

the Ossicles (MISO)

c)

Pinna

d)

Semicircular canals

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